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What is the most common Respiratory Disease seen in Children?

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Acute Respiratory Infections

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Are Acute Respiratory Infections Viral or Bacterial?

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They can be either

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Do Acute Respiratory Infections impact the Upper or Lower Respiratory System?

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They can impact either

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Where does the Upper Airway end and the Lower Airway start?

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The Upper Airway ends above the Trachea, the Trachea and everything below it is the Lower Airway

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How are Acute Respiratory Infections spread?

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Infected Particles (Bacterial, Viral, Fungi) spread via Contact and Droplets

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What do Acute Respiratory Infections do to the Airway?

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Cause Inflammation of Airway Tissues, Nasal Drainage, and Congestion

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What is the Incubation Period for an Acute Respiratory Infection?

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1-3 Days, then Sudden Onset of Symptoms

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How long does an Acute Respiratory Infection last for?

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4 - 10 Days

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What is the most common Acute Respiratory Infection?

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Upper Respiratory Infections (URI’s)

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What age group has the highest incidence rate of URI’s?

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Kids under 5 YO

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What are Acute Respiratory Infections most often caused by?

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Viruses

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When are Acute Respiratory Infections most often going to occur?

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Winter and Spring

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Is Prenatal History a very significant thing to consider in terms of Acute Respiratory Infection in children?

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Yes

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Why are children so at risk for Acute Respiratory Infection?

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They’ve got an Immature Immune System + They share germs more readily

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Between Children and Adults who’ve got an Acute Respiratory Infection, who is more symptomatic?

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Children

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Are the manifestations of Acute Respiratory Infection severe or minimal in terms of invasiveness?

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They vary from Minimal to Severe

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What are the Minimal symptoms of an Acute Respiratory Infection?

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Sneezing + Coughing + Eye Drainage + Fatigue + Headache + Low Grade Fever

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What are the More Serious symptoms of an Acute Respiratory Infection?

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Tachypnea + Labored Breathing + Wheezing / Other Unexpected Sounds + Hypoxia (with/without Hypercapnia) + Retractions + Nasal Flaring + Changes in LOC (Can progress into a Minimally Responsive State)

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What is the best way to diagnose a mild Acute Respiratory Infection?

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Physical Assessment

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Will a mild Acute Respiratory Infection require any kind of diagnostic testing?

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No, just the Physical Assessment

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What diagnostic tests may be done to diagnose an Acute Respiratory Infection?

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Rapid, Simple Testing (Swabs for Throat Infections, Influenza A and B, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), or Covid 19 tests may be completed)

CXR (Chest X-Ray) and CBC Count with diff may be needed.

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Can vaccines prevent any Acute Respiratory Infections?

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Yes

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23
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What is Croup?

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Upper & Middle Airway Edema that results in restricted airflow

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What might Croup be caused by?

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Allergens (Spasmodic) + Viruses (Viral) + Bacterial

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How long is the duration of Croup Cough? Can it be an Emergency?

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Short Duration, Self-Limiting, typically Non-Emergent

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What is the main symptom of Croup?

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A Barky Cough

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When do the manifestations of Croup typically occur?

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At Night

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What Virus typically causes Viral Croup?

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para-influenza

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What are the symptoms of Viral Croup?

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Respiratory Illness with Fever + Inflammation + Typically doesn’t repeat

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What are the symptoms of Spasmodic Croup?

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No Fever + Edema + Reoccurring + Manifestations most often occur at Night

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Who are the people most at risk of Croup?

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Kids aged 3 Months - 3 Yo.

People with a Family History OR a reported history of Nasal Drainage.

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When does Croup most often occur?

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Autumn + Early Winter

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What are the manifestations of Croup during the first 2 days?

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Nasal Congestion + Nasal Discharge

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What is the other name for Nasal Discharge & Congestion?

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Coryza

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What are the manifestations of Croup during day 3?

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Fever + Barky Cough + Hoarseness

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What are the manifestations of Croup after day 3?

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Edema of the Airway + Tachypnea & Prolonged Inspiratory Phase.

Respiratory Distress is possible if left untreated.

Anxiety / Agitation may occur before or after day 3.

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What is crucial in preventing the symptom escalation of Croup?

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Early Intervention

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How is Croup diagnosed?

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Can be diagnosed via Physical Assessment.

May need an X-Ray to assess Soft Tissue Edema.

WBC Count may be needed to rule out other infectious diseases.

39
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How is Croup treated?

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Nebulized Meds + PO / INJ Steroids

Mechanical Ventilation (if Severe)

40
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In what ages is Croup often seen?

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Croup only occurs during Childhood

41
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What does it mean if Croup is Self-Limiting?

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It can often improve on it’s own without medical treatment

42
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Should Antibiotics ever be administered for Coup?

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Nah

43
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Whenever inflammation occurs, what can happen with the Epiglottis?

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It can completely cover the Trachea & cause Respiratory Failure

44
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What is an Inflamed Epiglottis called?

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Epiglottitis

45
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What can Epiglottitis lead to if not immediately treated?

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Cardiopulmonary Arrest

46
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What can Infectious Epiglottitis be caused by?

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Infectious Particles that enter through the Nasopharyngeal Passages

Most Common:
Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (Hib)

47
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What age group is at the highest risk for Epiglottitis?

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Children under 5 YO that are Unvaccinated against Hib

48
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Is Epiglottitis infectious or non-infectious?

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Can be either

49
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What are some Non-Infectious causes of Epiglottitis?

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Trauma:
Burns + Inhalation of Smoke / Chemicals / Heat

50
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Epiglottitis is usually not a medical emergency.
True or false?

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False

51
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What’s the most common symptom of Epiglottitis?

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Drooling

52
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What position do pt’s with Epiglottitis prefer to be in?

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Orthopnea Position (Tripod Position)

53
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What is Bronchitis?

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The Lining of the Bronchi become Edematous

54
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If Bronchitis occurs, what will the Bronchi do?

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Produce Mucous (Causing a Coughing response)

55
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What are some causes of Bronchitis?

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Influenza + Covid + RSV

56
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How is Bronchitis mainly treated?

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With Hydration

57
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What are the risk factors of Bronchitis?

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<2 YO + Premature Birth + Low Birth Weight + Underlying Lung Disease / Heart Condition + Immunocompromised

58
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What are the symptoms of Bronchitis?

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Cough + Fever + Tachycardia + Wheezing & Crackles + History of Urinary Tract Infection + Labored Breathing + Hypoxia + Retractions

59
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Aside from Hydration, what are other things that can be done to treat Bronchitis?

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Fever Management + Nasal Drops + Nasal Suctioning

60
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What do pt’s with Bronchitis need to be taught about?

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How to recognize worsening symptoms + How to manage their symptoms

61
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What is Bronchiolitis?

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Inflammation at the end of the Bronchioles

62
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What happens to your Epithelial Cells whenever you’ve got Bronchiolitis? What symptoms does this cause?

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They become damaged and slough.

This results in Edema + Blocked Airway + Atelectasis + Excessive Mucous Production.

63
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What is Bronchiolitis typically caused by?

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RSV

64
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In what age group is Bronchiolitis most common?

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Children younger than 2 YO

65
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At what seasons does Bronchiolitis usually occur the most?

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Autumn + Winter

66
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What does RSV stand for?

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus

67
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How is RSV spread? What precautions should a pt with RSV be put on?

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Spreads via direct contact via Nasal / Eye Mucous Membranes.

Droplet Precautions.

68
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How long does RSV last on surfaces?

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For Hours

69
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How long is the Incubation Period for RSV?

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4-6 Days

70
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How long does it take for RSV to go away once you get sick with it?

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11 Days

71
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What seasons does RSV typically occur?

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Fall to Early Spring

72
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In what age group does RSV affect? How does age impact the manifestations of RSV?

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Seen in All Ages + Manifestations Lessen with Age

73
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What are the risk factors of RSV?

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Infants younger than 6 Months Old + Premature Births + Born during Autumn or Winter + Low Birth Weight.

Down Syndrome + Underlying Heart / Lung Condition + Immunocompromised + Attend Daycare or have Older Siblings + Second Hand Smoke + Low Socioeconomic Status.

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What are the symptoms of RSV?

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They Vary.

Lower Respiratory Tract Infections + Restricted Airflow, Increased Mucous Production, and Stasis + Wheezing / Crackles + Altered RR and Pattern + Bronchospasms that result in Severe Coughing + Tachycardia + Hypoxia

75
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How is RSV treated?

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Hydration + Fever Management + Nasal Drops + Nasal Suctioning

76
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How is RSV treated/prevented Pharmacologically?

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Palivizumab

Nirsemivab

Maternal Vaccine during Pregnancy

77
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How is RSV diagnosed?

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Gold-Standard = Nasal Secretion Sample Test - Nasal Washing.

Others:
Nasal Swab (Can also test for other viruses).

The Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Test.
(Most Preferred to confirm RSV).

78
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What is important to consider with Pediatric pt’s with RSV?

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Smaller Airway = More Severe Symptoms

79
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What accounts for 1/3 of all Pharyngeal Infections?

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Streptococcal Pharyngitis (Strep Throat)

80
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What bacteria causes Streptococcal Pharyngitis?

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Group A Strep (GSA)

81
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What is occurring with a pt who has Strep Throat?

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GSA enters through the Nasal Passages and attacks/invades the Epithelial Mucosal Lining of the Pharynx

82
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What are the risk factors for Strep Throat?

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Pre-School & School-Age Kids

Winter & Spring Months

83
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What are the symptoms of Strep Throat?

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Sore Throat without Nasal Drainage and Fever.

Red Throat + Petechiae (White Patchy Exudate on the Pharynx).

Red Tongue that looks like a Strawberry.

Rough, Red, Sandpaper-Like Rash on the Trunk of the Body (Scarlatina Rash).

84
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If a pt has Cervical Lymphadenopathy (Swollen Lymph Nodes of the Neck), which one is more likely?

Bacterial Strep Throat or Viral Strep Throat?

A

Bacterial Strep Throat

85
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How can Strep Throat be diagnosed?

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Swab for GAS Bacteria.

If the pt has a negative GAS test but Strep Throat is still suspected, perform a Blood Culture to prevent a Misdiagnosis.

86
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How is Strep Throat treated?

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Appropriate Antibiotics (Typically, PO is prescribed).

If the pt is non-compliant, administer a 1-Time IM injection of Penicillin.

87
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How will Antibiotics need to be dosed for a pt with Strep Throat?

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Dose depends on the pt’s Age + Weight

88
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A pt with Strep is taking Antibiotics, should they keep taking them even after they feel better?

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Yes

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